ADULT FENCING

What is a great way to sharpen your mind and your body?    With a sword of course!

Often people think that it’s too late to begin learning something new, especially a physical sport like fencing. But the truth is that fencing isn’t just for your body – it keeps the mind sharp as well. Texas Fencing Academy offers a well crafted fencing class for adults who are ready to jump onto the strip and learn something that’s not only challenging but also extremely rewarding.

Our adult fencing classes are full of positive energy, fun, encouragement and surprises for mature students. Our coaches are incredibly engaging and truly appreciate the unique needs of adults while still pushing them to grow.

• Improved mental sharpness
• Great workout – hundreds calories burned
• New exercises to keep you engaged
•  Develops strategic planning skills

• Perfect for after the workday
• Safety is a top priority
• Women and men both benefit
• Join a sport with a rich legacy
• Fun way to get in shape!

Even if you’ve never worked in a combat sport or if you’ve not spent much time working out, you’ll find that fencing is accessible to adults of all ability and experience levels.

TFA offers serious but fun fencing classes for adults that afford so many benefits!

We encourage you to come out to see what our classes look like and to meet our instructors and other students.

INTRODUCTORY CLASS

SATURDAYS 11:00 pm – 12:30 pm (Scheduled approx. every 3-4weeks)

This class is designed for beginning fencers. We accept new students at any time during the month and this is an excellent way to introduce yourself to the sport or get back into the swing of things. Both weapons are taught with the weapon changing each month. Please see the calendar for specific meeting days as sometimes the team is traveling and therefore classes are not held. Monthly membership covers 4 consecutive meetings (i.e. when we are not traveling).

ADULT CLASS – $185 per month

Monday-Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This class is designed for intermediate fencers. We accept new students at any time during the month and this is an excellent way to introduce yourself to the sport or get back into the swing of things. Saber is taught on Monday and Wednesday and Epee is taught Tuesday and Thursday.

Access to the fencing classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm then to open fencing. 

OPEN FENCING – $75 per month

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult fencers just starting the sport must sign up for an Adult class on Saturdays for 1 month before utilizing the “Open Fencing” slots during the week.

EQUIPMENT

All fencing equipment is provided by TFA.

To participate in the class you should wear:

• Long sport pants
• Tennis shoes
• T-shirt